Football Preview: Tarpon Springs Spongers vs. Northeast Vikings
The Tarpon Springs Spongers will face off against the Northeast Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tarpon Springs is coming into the contest hot, having won their last eight games dating back to last season.
Tarpon Springs gave up the first points last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 28-17 win over Osceola.
Meanwhile, Northeast took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 36-6 victory over Gibbs.
Northeast wouldn't let Gibbs keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Northeast can thank Johnny Williams and Dontavious Fleming for forcing both of them. Williams didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made six total tackles.
Tarpon Springs' win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Northeast, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Tarpon Springs took a serious blow against Northeast in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, falling 36-0. Thankfully for Tarpon Springs, Markese Norfleet (who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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